Volume II, Issue 17 HAPPY NEW YEAR January 6, 2016

Community Dear Assumption Families,Happy New Year! We hope that you and your homes were blessed with health, warmth, and cheer during the Christmas break. Thank you for all the thoughtful and generous gifts that you presented to all of us. We are tremendously grateful to work in a community that is giving, affirming, and loving.

Blessings,The Staff and Faculty

New Year TraditionYesterday I entered all classrooms for our annual New Year prayer and Epiphany door blessing. You may see the “20+C+M+B+16 over the doorways in our school. The letters C M B stand for Christus Mansionem Benedicat, Latin for “May Christ bless this house.” The letters also point to the names that tradition has assigned to the mysterious Magi, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar —although scripture tells us nothing of their number, their country, or their names.The blessing speaks of journeys ended and journeys begun at the doorway, and prays that all journeys be as satisfying as was the Magi’s. It prays that the house beyond the door have the quality of love and peace that the Magi marveled at when they at last arrived in Bethlehem.

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TROJAN NEWS We are Socially Responsible Citizens, Effective Communicators, Life Long Learners,

and Active Christians who build community and make peace.

Prayer

Peace be to this house and: to all who dwell here,in the name of the Lord.

In the beginning was the Wordand the Word was with God,and the Word was God.He was in the beginning with God.All things came to be through him,and without him nothing came to be….and the Word became flesh and dwelt among usand we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.

John 1:1-3.14

Lord God of heaven and Earth,you revealed your only begotten Sonto every nation by the guidance of a star.Bless this house and all who inhabit it.

May we be blessed with health,goodness of heart,gentleness and keeping or your law.

Fill us with the light of Christ,that our love for each othermay go out to all.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

Volume II, Issue 17 HAPPY NEW YEAR January 6, 2016

NEWSStaffingI am thrilled to introduce Ms. Megan Scherer (’06) and Mr. Vinod Sahani to our school community. Ms. Scherer has returned to Assumption as our 3rd grade teacher. Ms. Scherer has an excellent understanding of our Assumption culture and community; she also brings a vast experience working with and leading students through CYO Camp and Caritas Creek.Mr.Vinod Sahani is our new Technology Coordinator. Mr. Sahani has recently served local schools in a similar role; he has incredible expertise working with teachers, troubleshooting, managing digital tools, and managing a network. We are extremely excited to have both Ms. Scherer and Mr. Sahani as new members of our family.High School Placement TestPlease share well wishes and prayers for the class of 2016 as they take on the HSPT this Saturday. Go get it ’16! CYO Spring Sign-UpAssumption CYO will be holding one spring sports sign up session for the 2016 season on Sunday, January 12 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the gym. Please see more information in the attached flyer.2nd Annual Oratorical FestivalTeachers are introducing assignments to all students in preparation for our 2nd Annual Oratorical Fest assignment. Each student will compete with their classmates memorizing a poem and reciting it in front of the class during January. The top three students in each grade will then participate in the Oratorical Fest during Catholic School’s Week. Students are asked to follow these guidelines. If you would like more information, please request from the student’s teacher.

-Grades K – 2: 4 – 12 lines-Grades 3 – 5: 10 – 24 lines-Grades 6 – 8: 20 – 36 lines

Plant MaintenanceOur main building roof which runs from the office down to the gym was replaced over Christmas break. Thank you to Mr. Clement who remained on campus to oversee the work and completion of this job. This was a necessary fix as we prepare for the El Niño.

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Boy O’ Boyd’s

Prior to our Christmas break I was in the 3rd grade leading a lesson, as a group we began to talk about college. Students asked, “Mr. Petersen, what is college like?” I shared aspects of college learning and a student responded with awe and surprise, “Oh, is there such a place?”

Calendar

January 11*School Liturgy 8:15 a.m.

January 13*Teacher Appreciation Lunch, 6th grade*Cookie Dough fundraiser begins

January 15*No School - Staff Development Day

January 17Uniform Exchange 10:00 a.m. - noonJanuary 18

*No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 19*Dad’s Club Crab Feed -Doors open at 6:00 p.m.-Dinner served at 7:00 p.m.

January 20*8th grade graduation picture day*Kindergarten visits the De Young Museum

January 21*Free dress for January birthdays

 

 

We welcome you to our Open House. Come learn more about our K-8 academic programs and the Assumption community!

For more information, please visit

www.assumptionschool-sl.org              

 

Assumption  Catholic  School  K  –  8  w  Fully  Accredited  by  WCEA/WASC  

 

1851  136th  Avenue        San  Leandro  (510)  357-­‐8772  

 

60 Years of Quality, Catholic Education  

Open  House    

Sunday,  January  31  9:00  a.m.  Mass  –  Children’s  Liturgy  10:30  a.m.  –  Open  House  for  families    

11:30  a.m.  –  Parent  Info  Meeting  (childcare  provided)  Application  packets  available  

2016 Spring Assumption CYO Registration

January 12, 2016 @ Assumption Gym

6:00 -7:30pm

CYO is open to all children who attend Assumption School, are actively enrolled in our Faith Formation program, or who live within our parish boundaries (proof of residence in the form of a utility bill - PGE, EBMUD or Cable must be submitted at registration).

Boys and Girls track & field (grades K-8)

Girls basketball (grades 2-8)

• For those new to CYO who do not attend Assumption School, a COPY of the birth certificate (not the original) must also be submitted at registration.

• All required registration forms and payment must be submitted together. • Two separate checks payable to “Assumption CYO” should be issued at

registration. One to cover registration fee and another for the snack bar deposit ($50 per child per sport)

• Please note that the snack bar deposit will be returned upon completion of snack bar duties. The check will only be cashed if snack bar duty is not fulfilled within the allotted time.

• Forms that need to be completed will be available during registration sessions and can also be found on the Assumption School website under Community at: www.assumptionschool-sl.org.

Absolutely NO late registrations and no registrations will be accepted in the school office.

 

EXTENDED CARE We are starting off the New Year at Extended by getting ready for our upcoming Talent Show! Bring your CD’s or burn a new one and practice in the Small Hall. We continue to count our blessings with the continued support of Mrs. Muller, our credentialed teacher, in the Homework Room! We are very appreciative of time and care she gives to our students! Special thank you’s to OLIVIA WALKER for donating some of her outgrown toys. The horses created quite a stir, and were an instant hit. Speaking of horses, a special thank you to BRODY QUIROZ, Mollie’s horse, who donated alfalfa for our reindeer snacks! And MACKENZIE CIN sent over art supplies that we used instantly! Just a reminder that coupons are no longer sold in the front office. You may purchase coupons directly from Extended Care now. January 15th is National Hat Day and of course we will be having a Hat Contest that day! Start planning! Many blessings in the new year to all !

Assumption Uniform

Exchange

The  Winter  Uniform  Exchange  is  almost  here….  

 

NOW  would  be  a  great  time  to  pick  up  an  extra  sweater  or  pants  for  the  cold  weather!  

 

 

MARK  YOU  CALENDARS!  

The  Exchange  will  take  place  on  

SUNDAY,  January  17th,  10:00  –12:00pm  

MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2016 

10:30 a.m.  

SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER 13909 E 14th St • San Leandro 

The City of San Leandro invites the community to attend a celebration honoring a great American leader. 

 

This event includes an Oratorical Festival where student contestants perform an original or well‐known essay,  

speech, or poem in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s message of peace, tolerance, and social justice. 

   

 

DR.  MARTIN  LUTHER  KING,   JR .  

ENTERTAINMENT: VILLAGE RHYTHMS CRAFTS FOR THE KIDS • LIGHT REFRESHMENTS

 

This is a City of San Leandro sponsored activity. Customer Service 577-3462.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

& Oratorical Festival Monday, January 18, 2016, 10:30 am

Senior Community Center, 13909 E. 14th St

GIFT CARD PRIZES

EACH GRADE CATEGORY

3rd - 5th, 6th - 8th, 9th - 12th  

First Place - $100 Second Place - $50

All participants receive a Certificate of Participation

Prizes made possible by the San Leandro Optimist Club

For details and to download the entry form, visit

http://bit.ly/SanLeandroRecSpecialEvents

This is a City of San Leandro sponsored activity. For information, call 577-3462.

Entry Forms accepted un l January 15, 2016  

or 25 entry forms received  

San Leandro students are invited to perform an original or well-known essay, speech, or poem honoring MLK, Jr.

and celebrates his message of peace, tolerance, and social justice.